From left are Jamie Gustafson, District 10 Legislator; Dr. Paul Robbins, Pediatrician; County Executive PJ Wendel; Anna Powell, Health Department’s Lead Program Coordinator; Lacey Wilson, Public ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Local leaders came together to raise awareness for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week on Friday, Oct. 24. According to the Ohio Healthy Homes Network, Ohio has the second-highest ...

In recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, a national campaign dedicated to reducing childhood lead exposure through awareness, education, and prevention, public health students at the ...

Democratic state Rep. Dontavius Jarrells knows about the dangers of lead poisoning firsthand. Jarrells, who was born in Cleveland, was exposed to dangerous amounts of lead-based paint as a child. He ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond and Henrico officials are sharing tips for parents and community members to safeguard against lead poisoning in children. In recognition of National Lead Poisoning ...

Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) has announced the launch of its Lead Prevention in Schools Program, an initiative focused on protecting children’s health by addressing lead that can leach into ...

“Education around lead, and especially lead paint hazards, is something that still is really necessary,” said housing advocate Brandon Kielbasa. “People think of it as something that’s been dealt with ...

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 19-25 and shines a spotlight on the dangers of lead exposure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half a million children ...

Lead by Francesco Scatena via iStock for WMNF News. Exposure to lead poisoning can cause serious health problems, especially in kids aged 1 to 6. The Department of Health in Hillsborough County ...

The New York Civil Liberties Union gave the City of Syracuse an "F" grade when it comes to lead prevention.

In light of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Arkansas Department of Health is hosting a slate of activities in the state starting this Friday, October 24. Participating in the week-long ...